Legend Quest

This animated series is a fun standout among tween-geared cartoons, featuring a Latino main character who learns to accept himself even though he's different from everyone else. Leo begins the story in a predicament that's familiar to many kids (and perhaps adults): feeling the need to hide the fact that there's something unusual about him for fear of what others will think. It's only when he comes to accept his uniqueness that he's able to step up for his neighbors and his community and realize his full potential.

That said, Legend Quest's monsters can be pretty scary; the idea that, in many cases, they're out for total human domination or annihilation is heavy as well. Most kids in this show's target audience likely can handle this kind of content, but it's worth checking it out first for more sensitive viewers before giving them the OK. On the upside, rooting the enjoyable show in Mexican folklore is an original concept and could inspire kids' interest in related topics.